rpbooks Chapter 297
Chapter 297
Chapter 297
The Warriors have no game tonight, and Curry has no business activities or dinner arrangements, sitting on the sofa at home, waiting to watch the Lakers challenge the Spurs away.
Sitting next to him, Curry's daughter, Riley Curry, watched curiously as the introductory segment played on television.
The Spurs official also gave a tribute to Kobe, but it was shorter than Philadelphia's. Before the opening introduction, a more than two-minute tribute video was played.The content inside is roughly the lake horse battles in these years.
Duncan usually has no expression on his face, but now he can't help but feel a little moved when he looks at the big screen above the stadium.Because he knew that it was not only a tribute to Kobe, but also a tribute to him.
The pre-match link passed quickly, and the starting lineups of both sides were announced.
Lakers: Xu Tian, George, Kobe, Josh Smith, Tyson Chandler.
Spurs: Tony Parker, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Duncan.
The outside world generally believes that Duncan is the undisputed number one power forward in history, but in Popovich's interview, he said that he has been using Duncan as a center forward.Spurs news, sometimes may not be true.
Since LaMarcus Aldridge signed with the Spurs last summer, Duncan has really reached the fifth position, allowing Lamarcus Aldridge, who is unwilling to play center, to play the familiar fourth position.
Tyson Chandler has played against Duncan countless times in his career, and he knows how powerful this historical power forward is, but basketball is not an individual sport, so he is not very worried about being blown up.Because he knows that outside teammates will always respond.
Stan Van Gundy and Mike Breen came to the scene to explain, the two chatted about yesterday's game, and then began to talk about the direction of tonight's game.
The three referees got together, exchanged a few words, and then dispersed to arrange the players' positions.
Players from both sides greeted each other friendly, and then stood in their comfortable positions according to their usual game habits.
LaMarcus Aldridge, with even more leaping power than Duncan, flanked the center circle with Tyson Chandler and began executing the game's jump ball.
After making sure the two players are ready, the referee puts the whistle in his mouth and tosses the ball into the air.
Mike Breen immediately began to comment in real time: "In the regular season of the 2015-16 season, the Lakers challenged the Spurs. This is the fourth time the two sides have played against each other this season. In the previous three games, the Lakers achieved two wins and one loss. For the time being Ahead of the Spurs."
LaMarcus Aldridge wins the jump ball and the Spurs start the first round.
Amidst the unusual cheers of the home audience, Tony Parker slowly dribbled the ball across the half, waiting for his teammates to run out of space according to the established tactics.
Although Duncan was a bit more honorable than Kobe, he didn't have the sense of superiority of a superstar at all. He screened conscientiously and helped Danny Green block George who was chasing him.
The three perimeter players of the Lakers are all very tall. This height provides them with convenience on both ends of the offense and defense, but there is also a disadvantage, that is, it is not so easy to go around the screen.Duncan's strong cover made it even more impossible to get around.
The Lakers' defensive system is also very good. Josh Smith immediately switched defenses and did not give Danny Green an open chance.
Popovich looked at the Lakers' impenetrable defense and knew that this was not Byron Scott's masterpiece. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. He shouldn't have listened to the media and scouts, and should have given Xu Tian a chance.If that's the case, maybe Xu Tian is wearing the Spurs jersey now.
Seeing that his teammates couldn't run out of the gap, Tony Parker had no choice but to dribble the ball at a high speed and forcefully break through Kobe who was marking him.A French sports car that wins at one speed.
Tyson Chandler still has to defend LaMarcus Aldridge, he can only form a threat not far away, and cannot fully defend in place.
Tony Parker turned and passed Tyson Chandler on the move, fingered the ball with his left hand, and shot the ball with a wiper.
The basketball hit the backboard, rebounded and hit the back edge, and missed.
Duncan was in an excellent position, Matchbox took off, and tried to put in a tip-in with his right hand.
Ling Yunzhi is empty in his heart, but time is not forgiving!
Duncan's tip-up still failed to hit!
Tyson Chandler jumped as hard as he could, caught the basketball with his right hand, and hit George at the free throw line.
George got the ball and passed it to Xu Tian who was on the right wing.
Fast and fast, incomparable!
Kawhi Leonard's defense is better than strength and steals, and it is basically unable to form effective restrictions on speed-type fast breaks.
Xu Tian took off from the frontcourt, took the ball with his right hand, and completed a light dunk like a surprise!
2-0!
Popovich was dissatisfied with the players' defensive attitude and immediately called a timeout.Just 36 seconds into the game.
The Lakers players walked to the sidelines and briefly chatted with Scott, without changing any pre-established game plan.
Popovich often scolded players, which happened from time to time in the early days, but in recent seasons, this phenomenon has improved a lot, but his words are still fierce: "Guys, add more physical confrontation, you play too much." If it’s clean, give me a little dirt! This is playing basketball, not a masquerade party. If you want to be a gentleman, you will have opportunities in the future, show your strength, and win this damn game.”
The Spurs players did not dare to refute the meritorious head coach, and accepted the arrangement in silence, waiting for the timeout to end.
Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard walked onto the court side by side, and said, "Kawhi, try to hold Xu up as much as possible, and don't let him speed up. The advantage of our lineup lies in the interior, which is very disadvantageous for running and playing."
Kawhi Leonard usually doesn't like to talk, especially when he's on the basketball court. He simply nodded and gave Tony Parker an answer.
Tony Parker received Duncan's serve, dribbled the ball across half court at a slow speed, dribbled the ball at the top of the arc, and suppressed the offensive rhythm.
Duncan ran to the frontcourt at a slow speed, and used the top of the arc as a screen to block Kobe who was defensively moving laterally.
Tony Parker accelerated the dribble and broke through the three-point line.
Josh Smith's defense was in place, blocking Tony Parker's path and forcing him to stop his rushing footsteps.
Tony Parker crosses the ball to Duncan running to the free throw line.
Duncan didn't stop the ball and drove through LaMarcus Aldridge on the right side of the penalty area.
LaMarcus Aldridge dribbled the ball in a back-and-back single, and before he dribbled twice, he encountered Xu Tian's pincer defense and was almost intercepted.In desperation, the ball was given to Kawhi Leonard on the right waist.
Kawhi Leonard is known as the card frame version of Jordan, and his offensive technical moves are somewhat similar to Jordan's. He leaned back against Xu Tian, who came back from chasing and defending, and turned around to make a jumper!
The basketball passed Xu Tian's outstretched right hand, drew a super high arc, and entered the net with precision!
2-2!
Duncan was still struggling with Josh Smith to get in position a second ago. When he saw the goal, he immediately turned and ran towards the backcourt.
(End of this chapter)